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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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